Deputy PM reviews preparations for upcoming DPRK-USA summit
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh on February 22 chaired a meeting to review the preparations for the DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam which is slated for February 27-28.
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh addresses the meeting (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Pham BinhMinh on February 22 chaired a meeting to review the preparations for theDPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam which is slated for February 27-28.
The meeting was attended by representatives of theGovernment Office, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of PublicSecurity, the Ministry of Defence, Hanoi authorities and other relevantagencies.
Deputy PM Minh assessed that the setting up of security,facility and logistics as well as the media centre to serve the meeting hasbeen implemented promptly with the close coordination of relevant ministriesand sectors.
He hailed efforts of ministries, sectors and agencies in thework, asking them to continue strictly realizing the directions by PrimeMinister Nguyen Xuan Phuc during the meeting on February 19.
The Deputy PM affirmed that the second DPRK-USA summit to beheld in Vietnam is the among most significant events of the country in 2019,showing that Vietnam is a reliable friend and partner of the internationalcommunity, and reflecting the active and responsible contributions of Vietnam tointernational and global issues.
The event is a chance to introduce to international friendsthe image of the Vietnamese nation and people as well as Hanoi as a city ofpeace and a favourable destination for investment, trade and tourism withdiverse cultural colours and strong Vietnamese cultural identity, he added.
Noting that there are only a few days away from the summit,he asked agencies to promptly complete the preparations with focus on securityand safety, ensuring utmost convenience for the meeting.
The Deputy PM also underlined the need to create optimalconditions for foreign reporters to cover the event andrelated activities in Vietnam.-VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has chaired a meeting to review the preparation for the second summit between the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the US in Vietnam’s capital city of Hanoi.
Preparations for the upcoming second summit between the US and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) are on schedule, earning appreciation from the two countries, Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung told the press on February 21.
The Presidential Office of the Republic of Korea (RoK) on February 21 convened a meeting of the National Security Council’s standing committee to intensify understanding with related nations to help organise the upcoming DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam successfully.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh addresses the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
